Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 28 July 2011
Publication where the measure is specified: TZS 1435: 2011
Regulation where the measure is specified: TZS 1435: 2011 Resilient floor coverings – Expanded (cushioned) poly (vinyl chloride) floor covering – Specification
Country/Region applying the measure: Tanzania
Description of the measure: This measure specifies the characteristics of floor coverings based on expanded (cushioned)
poly(vinyl chloride), supplied as either tiles or rolls.

This measure includes a classification system based on the intensity of use, which shows where
resilient floor coverings give satisfactory service
Reference of the measure: Clause 4 and 5
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
3918.10.00	- Of polymers of vinyl chloride	Yes	Expanded (cushioned) poly (vinyl chloride) floor covering

Description: TZS 1435: 2011

Resilient floor coverings – Expanded (cushioned) poly (vinyl chloride) floor covering – Specification

Clause 4 and 5

Reporting, Monitoring and Eliminating Mechanism